Architectural design and planning applications for house extensions and new builds across Cardiff, South East Wales, Bristol & surrounding areas.

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Ready to Get Started?

Book your measured survey and secure your project start date today.

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Recent success:

- Large two-storey extension approved within a conservation area in just 4 weeks (View the case study →).

 

- Shop within a conservation area successfully approved for conversion into four residential flats — delivered with a clear, strategic planning approach and efficient fee structure (View the case study →).

 

 

What we do

Stage 1 – Measured Survey & Initial Consultation

Accurate measurement of your property and discussion of your project goals.

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Stage 2 – Existing Drawings Prepared

Preparation of clear existing plans forming the foundation of the proposal.

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Stage 3 – Design Development & Proposed Drawings

Development of a policy-aware design tailored to your property and local planning guidance.

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Stage 4 – Planning Submission

Preparation and submission of the planning application on your behalf.

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Stage 5 – Managed Through to Decision

Ongoing liaison with the local authority until a formal decision is issued.

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​Example planning drawing prepared for residential extension (Cardiff)

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Design & Planning Services

HEAMES Architectural Design & Planning Consultants provides building surveyor-led architectural design and planning consultancy from measured survey through to decision notice.

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✔ Efficient turnaround with planning applications typically submitted within 2 weeks of measured survey (subject to scope and confirmation)

✔ Qualified experience working with listed buildings and conservation area properties

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​Areas Covered

South East Wales

Cardiff

Caerphilly

Newport

Barry

Bridgend

Merthyr Tydfil

and surrounding areas

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South West England

Bristol

Portishead

Clevedon

Weston-super-Mare

and surrounding areas

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Why Choose HEAMES Architectural Design & Planning Consultants

 

✔ Response(s) within 24 hours

✔ No-obligation initial discussion

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✔ Building Surveyor-Led Expertise
Technical understanding of construction, planning policy and historic properties.

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✔ Policy-Aware Design
Proposals carefully prepared to align with local authority guidance from the outset.

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✔ Efficient Turnaround
Planning applications typically submitted within 2 weeks of measured survey (subject to scope).

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✔ Clear, Fixed Fees
Transparent pricing structure agreed before work begins.

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✔ Direct, 1-to-1 Service
You deal directly with your consultant throughout the process.

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✔ Experienced with Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas

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✔ Proven track record securing fast approvals, including large conservation area extensions approved in just 4 weeks.

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✔ Conservation Area & Heritage Planning Expertise
Consistent success securing approvals for complex schemes, from large two-storey extensions to multi-unit residential conversions within conservation areas.

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